Cryptic crossword clue
Old soldier, a bit of a nut left to pass away 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word KERNE

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The straight part
We know that "Old soldier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old soldier = kerne.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does KERNE mean?

KERNE noun
  1. Any part of a letter which extends into the space used by another letter.
KERNE noun
  1. A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; in archaic contexts often used as a term of contempt.
  2. A boor; a low person.
  3. An idler; a vagabond.

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